Solid Snake Joins Rainbow Six Siege as Playable Operator in March

Solid Snake Joins Rainbow Six Siege as First Non-Tom Clancy Operator

Solid Snake is coming to Rainbow Six Siege this March as a fully playable operator, marking a historic first for Ubisoft's tactical shooter. The Metal Gear Solid protagonist becomes the first character from outside the Tom Clancy universe to join Team Rainbow as an official operator rather than a simple cosmetic skin.

David Hayter reprises his iconic role as Snake, lending his voice to the character's in-game callouts and interactions. The crossover goes beyond surface-level fan service: Snake arrives with a unique loadout and play style designed to reflect his stealth-focused origins from Konami's Metal Gear series.

Snake Gets Full Operator Treatment in Rainbow Six Siege

While Rainbow Six Siege has featured crossover content before, Snake's integration as a proper operator with distinct gameplay mechanics sets this Metal Gear Solid collaboration apart. Previous crossovers typically offered cosmetic bundles, but Snake gets the full operator treatment, with his own weapons and tactical approach tailored to his legendary stealth expertise.

The announcement also includes a cinematic trailer showing Solid Snake meeting Sam Fisher, Siege's existing stealth specialist from Splinter Cell. The two legendary operatives finally settle their long-running rivalry as gaming's most famous infiltrators, a moment fans have been requesting for years.

Rainbow Six Siege Metal Gear Crossover Release Date

Snake deploys to Rainbow Six Siege in March 2025. Ubisoft has not yet revealed his specific gadget, weapon loadout, or whether he'll be an attacker or defender. More details about his kit and unlock requirements should arrive closer to launch.

Are you ready to bring CQC to the battlefield, or does this crossover feel out of place in Siege's tactical framework?